Scene Size-Up

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT determined in a scene size-up?

Answer 1

Chief complaint

Question 2

At what point is the scene size-up complete?

Answer 2

At the end of the call

Question 3

At which of the following points should you begin your scene size-up?

Answer 3

As you approach the scene in the ambulance

Question 4

Which of the following situations requires action by the EMT during scene size-up?

Answer 4

All of the above:
A vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer that has a placard indicating it is carrying a corrosive substance;
The sound of a barking and growling dog upon approaching the door to a residence;
A bystander who is smoking a cigarette at the scene of a vehicle collision

Question 5

A fall is considered severe anytime the patient has fallen from a height more than how many time(s) the height of the patient?

Answer 5

Three

Question 6

You should have a keen awareness that there may be injuries based on your scene size-up. This is known as what?

Answer 6

Index of suspicion